jugulum

Meanings

• noun

  A jugulum is a notch or depression on the underside of the jawbone, especially in animals.

  - "The jugulum of the pig is a common site for inserting a slaughter bolt."
  - "The veterinarian checked the jugulum of the horse for abnormalities."

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Variants

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juggle , juggled , juggles , juggling , juggling act , juggling acts

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Etymology

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From Latin jugulum, a notch or depression, from juga, a yoke.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'jugular' comes from the Latin word for yoke.

2. The jugulum was an important landmark for ancient Roman farmers when plowing their fields.

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Related Concepts

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1. jugular vein: A large vein located in the neck that carries deoxygenated blood from the head and upper limbs back to the heart.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the jugulum was a notch on the yoke used to attach oxen to a plow. It was also a term used to describe a narrow passage or threshold.

How to Memorize "jugulum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a notch or depression on the underside of a jawbone or yoke.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a notch or depression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jugulum is a notch under the jaw' to remember the definition.

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